Atencion primaria
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To investigate whether oral lipid-lowering drugs (OLL) are used in line with the Mexican Official Regulation (NOM)-015-SSA-1994 for preventing, treating, and monitoring diabetes mellitus 2 (DM2) patients. ⋯ The data show that OLL treatment for DM2 patients varied from the NOM. Unification of criteria in primary care for the prescription pattern and the use of OLL for better metabolic control of this kind of patient were recommended.
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To adapt into Spanish the Texas Revised Inventory of Grief (TRIG) of Faschinbaguer et al (1977, 1981) and to examine its reliability and validity. ⋯ In the evaluation of grief due to the death of the spouse, the TRIG adapted to Spanish is as reliable and valid as the original version.
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To know the osteoponia and osteoporosis prevalence in postmenopausal women determined with broadband ultrasonic attenuation (BUA). ⋯ The osteoporosis prevalence in our patients was greater than other studies (30%). Emphasis may be placed on screening osteoporosis with BUA in primary health care. We suggested that educational community programs should start at an earlier age to identify factors that contribute to maintaining bone mineral density among postmenopausal women.